Starting this Thursday April 2came into force on increase to the passage of urban public transport in Sinaloaafter being approved by the state government in coordination with the entity’s Urban Transportation Alliance.
The adjustment represents a increase of 2.50 pesos in the cost of the ticket, which directly impacts the daily spending of thousands of users.
With the new provision, the fee general went from 12.50 to 15 pesos in units that have air conditioning, while in trucks without this service the cost was established at 13 pesos.
Preferential rate for students
In contrast, the preferential rate for students remains unchanged at 3.50 pesosas part of the measures to protect vulnerable sectors.
According to the Sinaloa Urban Transportation Alliancethe increase responds to the need to face the increase in the service’s operating costs.
Among the influencing factors highlight the increase in the price of fuel, maintenance costs and the modernization of units.
For their part, state authorities had previously authorized this rate adjustment. Officials noted that the measure seeks to guarantee the sustainability of the public transportation system without disproportionately affecting users, while maintaining the student subsidy.
Details of the rate adjustment in Sinaloa
The new rate scheme is already applied in the state’s main cities, where users have begun to feel the impact on their daily economy. For many workers and families, the increase represents a significant additional expense, especially for those who use public transportation multiple times a day.
State authorities indicated that this adjustment also seeks to encourage improvement in service qualityparticularly in aspects such as the air conditioning of the units, the security and the accessibility for people with disability.
User monitoring and reaction
Given the entry into force of the new rate, supervision operations have been deployed in different parts of the state. Inspectors verify that the authorized rates are respectedny that the conditions of the service meet the minimum standards established by the regulations.
In addition, special attention is paid to the proper operation of the air conditioning in the units that charge the highest rate, as well as the treatment of users and compliance with routes.
However, the increase has not gone unnoticed among citizens who have asked constant monitoring is carried out by the authorities to avoid abuses and ensure real improvements in service.
They have also asked that the radditional resources derived from the increase are reflected in tangible benefitssuch as more modern units, greater frequency of passage and better safety conditions.
The fare adjustment marks a new scenario for urban mobility in Sinaloa, where the challenge will be to balance the financial viability of transportation with the economy of the users.
